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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 226.36 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 226.36 and 54.71 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 226.36 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/226.36 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 226.36 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 12,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,384.16/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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